Markets were in deep blue territory due to concerns over reciprocal tariffs, but staged a sharp relief rally after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on steep tariff hikes. Global stocks rebounded...
Overview On September 1st, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim introduced the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), an industrial policy for the manufacturing and manufacturing-related services sectors...
When investors are interested in ESG-themed (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investments, there are several sectors they can consider for their investments. These sectors have gained attention due...
In our previous article, we have explored Malaysia’s government commitments towards attaining environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. In fact, the government aims to deliver on renewable energy...
With Country Garden missing recent debt payments, investors have raised concerns about the recovery in the housing market and the broader economy. Not only that, July saw a widespread weakening of data in...
The government has recently introduced the first phase of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). This roadmap outlines the strategy to expedite the nation's shift from a conventional fossil...
The Fed raised the Fed funds rate (FFR) by 25bps to 5.25%-5.50% in July's FOMC meeting. However, Fed Chair Powell did not give a clear indication that the additional rate hike projected in the June median...
Malaysia is dedicated to reinforcing its commitment towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by as early as 2050. The country possesses a well-defined plan and a comprehensive ecosystem, along with...
In 2023, the stock market has been dominated by a select group of mega-cap US tech companies, commonly referred to as the "magnificent 7." These companies include Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon,...